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Recently, ISMP Canada published a safety bulletin on oral dosing errors associated with LUGOL's solution (potassium iodide and iodine), also referred to as strong iodine solution. [1] The organization ...

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Doctors and researchers are puzzled by a recent rise in what might seem like an antiquated problem: iodine deficiency.

There are plenty of good reasons to bypass the saltshaker. Too much sodium can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. But table salt is probably the most reliable and ...

Topical antiseptics such as hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or a combination of the two are not safe to inhale and not proven to treat respiratory infections, contrary to social media claims that breathing ...

Iodine is a type of mineral that’s naturally found in the earth’s soil and ocean waters. It’s important to get enough iodine in your diet. It regulates hormones, fetal development, and more. Many ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who received iodine povacrylex had no differences in risk for surgical site infection vs. those who had ...

Gargling with povidone-iodine mouthwash, which has been used as a preprocedural rinse to control COVID-19 in dentistry, may result in a high ingestion rate of iodine, according to a study published ...

A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) tests the function of your thyroid gland, which helps regulate your metabolism. It works by measuring how much radioactive iodine is absorbed by the thyroid gland, ...